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The Forest of Love

2019·Movie·A·151 min·★ 6.3(179)

“Is it love or is it a lie?”

A con man and a would-be filmmaking crew force themselves into the lives of two grief-scarred young women. But nothing is as it seems.

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Where to watch The Forest of Love in India

Can I watch The Forest of Love in India? Yes — you can stream The Forest of Love in India on Netflix.

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Click a service to open The Forest of Love there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is The Forest of Love streaming around the world?

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IndiaNetflix—
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About The Forest of Love

The Forest of Love is a 2019 Japanese-language crime and thriller film directed by Sion Sono. The cast is led by Kippei Shiina, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Kyoko Hinami. It has a runtime of 2h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Netflix.

The Forest of Love was produced by TKD and made in Japan. It was released on October 10, 2019, and carries a A certification.

Director
Sion Sono
Writers
Sion Sono
Release date
October 10, 2019
OTT release
October 11, 2019
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
A
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Production
TKD
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The Forest of Love cast & crew

The Forest of Love was directed by Sion Sono and written by Sion Sono.

The cast features Kippei Shiina as Joe Murata, Shinnosuke Mitsushima as Shin, Kyoko Hinami as Taeko, YOUNG DAIS as Jay, Eri Kamataki as Mitsuko Ozawa, and Yuzuka Nakaya as Ami Ozawa.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kenji Kato, cinematography is by Sohei Tanikawa, and it was produced by Hiroshi Muto.

Is The Forest of Love worth watching?

The Forest of Love holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 179 ratings, a solidly received crime films.

At 2h 31m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy crime and thriller, The Forest of Love is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Forest of Love

In India, you can stream The Forest of Love on Netflix. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on October 11, 2019.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of The Forest of Love

Kippei Shiina

Kippei Shiina

Joe Murata

Shinnosuke Mitsushima

Shinnosuke Mitsushima

Shin

Kyoko Hinami

Kyoko Hinami

Taeko

YOUNG DAIS

YOUNG DAIS

Jay

Eri Kamataki

Eri Kamataki

Mitsuko Ozawa

Yuzuka Nakaya

Yuzuka Nakaya

Ami Ozawa

Denden

Denden

Shigeru Ozawa

Sei Matobu

Sei Matobu

Azumi Ozawa

Natsuki Kawamura

Natsuki Kawamura

Eiko

Dai Hasegawa

Dai Hasegawa

Fukami

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Chiho Fujii

Machiko

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Tsukino Yamamoto

Manami

The Forest of Love — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Forest of Love in India?

The Forest of Love is streaming on Netflix in India.

▸Where can I watch The Forest of Love in the US?

In the US, The Forest of Love is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

▸Where can I watch The Forest of Love in the UK?

In the UK, The Forest of Love is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

▸Is The Forest of Love on Netflix?

Yes — The Forest of Love is currently available on Netflix in India.

▸What language is The Forest of Love in?

The Forest of Love is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is The Forest of Love?

The Forest of Love runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).

▸What is The Forest of Love rated?

The Forest of Love is rated A. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 179 ratings.

▸When did The Forest of Love release on OTT?

The Forest of Love became available digitally on October 11, 2019.

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